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Treanda Patient Tips

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on July 29, 2025.

1. How it works

2. Upsides

3. Downsides

If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include:

Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical conditions (such as liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. View complete list of side effects

4. Bottom Line

Treanda is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is a cytotoxic agent that is given by intravenous infusion on day 1 and 2 of a 21-day or 28-day cycle. Treanda is incompatible with polycarbonate or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS)-containing infusion equipment, and has largely been replaced by Bendeka, although it is still available through Cephalon, a subsidiary company of Teva.

5. Tips

6. Response and effectiveness

7. Interactions

Medicines that interact with Treanda may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with Treanda. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does. Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed.

Common medications that may interact with Treanda include:

Coadministration with CYP1A2 inhibitors, such as ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, or fluvoxamine may increase the risk of side effects of Treanda. Coadministration with CYP1A2 inducers, such as phenytoin, rifampin, ritonavir, or smoking may decrease the effectiveness of Treanda.

Note that this list is not all-inclusive and includes only common medications that may interact with Treanda. You should refer to the prescribing information for Treanda for a complete list of interactions.

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Frequently asked questions

References

Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Treanda only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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